Commissioner Elnahal has lived with Type I #diabetes since he was 12 years old. We thank you @GovMurphy for your leadership in designating today “Day in the Life – Type 1 Diabetes Day!” #repost @govmurphy ・・・
Proud to a sign a resolution designating the Monday before #thanksgiving of each year as A Day in the Life – Type 1 Diabetes Day. Our Administration is committed to supporting New Jerseyans who live w/ this autoimmune disease every day. Thank you Assemblywoman Joann Downey and Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling for making this possible.

Navigating Thanksgiving with diabetes doesn’t have to be complicated or completely restrictive. @GetMyID lists some dietary suggestions for how to prepare yourself before, during, and after dinner this Thursday. These include:⠀
🦃 Compose your plate to consist of 50% non-starchy veggies (broccoli, green beans, salad), 25% grains and starchy vegetables (potatoes, peas, corn, legumes, and squash), and 25% protein (turkey, ham). ⠀
🦃 Start off the day with a balanced breakfast to help regulate your blood sugars⠀
🦃 After dinner, take a walk around the block or join in on a dance party or active game to get some exercise in. ⠀
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#thanksgiving#thanksgivingready#diabetes#registereddietitian#dietitianapproved#healthyeating#bloodsugars#eatyourvegetables

for day 19 of the #happydiabeticchallenge we’re showing off our diabetes essentials, so here are mine!
i’ve got my @dexcom g6, @tandemdiabetes t:slim x2 insulin pump and all the parts i need for site changes, insulin to put in that pump (i use fiasp!) protected by my @vialsafeinsulinprotector because i never want to relive that time i dropped a fresh $400 vial on the floor of a restaurant and smashed it, fun lil stickers by @pumppeelz and @grifgrips to put around my sites to make them cute AND keep them stuck on with the help of skin tac, unisolve to remove the skin tac when i change sites (pump every 2-3 days, dexcom every 10), extra syringes in case of a problem with my pump, my meter kit in case of a problem with my dexcom, band-aids in case anything bleeds, my favorite lemon flavored glucose gel in 15-carb and 45-carb (resealable!) tubes...and because i have to carry most of this stuff with me everywhere i go since, ya know...my life depends on it...i like to keep it all in these cute bags from @shopcasualtygirl 💖🦄✨

Diagnosed at the age of 18, Amy Hoffman today sports this tattoo which means: I am greater than my highs and lows. “I believe in the quote so strongly that I had it tattooed on my arm. It represents all that I stand for. Type 1 Diabetes doesn't give breaks, not even for a second. I had to figure out a way to coexist with it, embrace it, but still not let it overpower me. There have been times where Diabetes took control, however, I constantly remind myself that I am stronger and through my knowledge and education of this disease I have become greater.” Along with her co-owner Sidra, Amy supports The Human Trial by donating a portion of proceeds from the sale of their friendship bracelets to the making of the film. Buy yours via link in bio.